Facebook 1.5 for BlackBerry is on the way

It’s been 17 long months since the Facebook application launched for BlackBerry, and not much has changed since. A stability update here, bug fix there – but that’s about it.

The BoyGeniusReport got their hands on the upcoming 1.5 release of the BlackBerry application, and it’s bringing a few new features to the table. Nothing earth-shatteringly huge and they’re saying the UI desperately needs an overhaul, but hey – new stuff!

What’s new:

BlackBerry Message Integration: You can now tie your Facebook inbox into your main BlackBerry inbox, allowing you to check for new Facebook messages without opening the application.

BlackBerry Calendar Integration: If enabled, it will create a new “Facebook” calendar into the on-device Calendar app with all of your RSVP’d events and friend’s birthdays. (Be sure to make use of that friend’s birthdays bit – your friends will think you’re the nicest guy on the planet. If you don’t have a BlackBerry, use fbCal)